The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Students study outside on Soldiers and Sailors Lawn in April.

Pitt Office of Finance publishes ESG report for fiscal year 2023

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • May 29, 2024
The University of Pittsburgh’s Office of Finance released its Consolidated Endowment Fund Environmental, Social and Governance report for fiscal year 2023 on May 7. The update details the CEF’s current investment into fossil fuels and the University’s plan to phase out these investments within the next decade.
Warmer atmospheric conditions contribute to increased tornadoes in Pittsburgh area

Warmer atmospheric conditions contribute to increased tornadoes in Pittsburgh area

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • May 28, 2024
Since the start of May, nine tornadoes have occurred in the Pittsburgh region alone, the highest number recorded since 1985. Warm air from the Gulf of Mexico and wind conditions, among other factors, have likely caused the uptick in tornado occurrences in the region.
Starbucks workers strike during Red Cup Day on Forbes Avenue on Nov. 16.

Forbes and Atwood Starbucks workers unanimously vote to unionize

By Bella Markovitz, Senior Staff Writer • May 22, 2024
Baristas at the Forbes and Atwood Starbucks voted 10-0 to unionize last Wednesday, making it the 15th unionized Starbucks location in Pittsburgh.
Pitt’s School of Education names Eboni Zamani-Gallaher as dean

Pitt’s School of Education names Eboni Zamani-Gallaher as dean

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • May 21, 2024
Pitt’s new Dean of the School of Education Eboni Zamani-Gallaher is hoping to offer new programs of study for undergraduates, increase enrollment in their masters program, create more hybrid and online programs and continue engagement for K-12 and community college educators.
Protestors hold signs in support of faculty unionization during a rally outside the chancellor's office on Tuesday afternoon.

Pitt Faculty Union votes to ratify first labor contract with university

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • May 16, 2024
After more than two years of negotiations with the University and nearly a decade of organizing, the Pitt Faculty Union has ratified a contract that will significantly increase pay for part-time and visiting faculty. 
A portrait of Chancellor Joan Gabel.

Senate Council holds final meeting of semester, recaps recent events

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • May 14, 2024
At the last Senate Council meeting of the semester, Chancellor Joan Gabel discussed safety culture on campus following the Victory Heights construction accident, as well as recapping the year’s accomplishments, including new leadership positions and the passage of six policies.

Woman dead after large steel cylinder rolled away from Petersen Events Center construction site

By Spencer Levering, News Editor • May 3, 2024
A woman died after she was hit by a large cylindrical steel drum that rolled away from the construction site by the Petersen Events Center on May 3.
Pro-Palestinian protesters gather on Pitt’s campus, demand action from University

Pro-Palestinian protesters gather on Pitt’s campus, demand action from University

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • April 29, 2024
Hundreds of student protesters and community activists gathered in front of the Cathedral of Learning throughout Sunday evening for a march and subsequent rally in support of Palestine and demanding that Pitt divest from any funds supporting Israel. 
Pro-Palestine literature at a sit-in protest in Schenley Plaza on Tuesday.

SGB releases statement in support of Pitt Gaza solidarity encampment

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • April 28, 2024
SGB released a statement on Sunday “regarding the Pitt Gaza solidarity encampment,” in which the board offered its support for student advocacy on campus and expressed solidarity with the protest taking place. 
Protestors hold signs in support of faculty unionization during a rally outside the chancellor's office on Tuesday afternoon.

Pitt faculty union reaches agreement with university administration 

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor • April 28, 2024
Around 80 protestors from the Pitt faculty union and United Steelworkers gathered outside of the Cathedral of Learning on Tuesday to deliver a letter to Chancellor Joan Gabel with their demands. As of Wednesday, the University has reached an agreement with the union on their labor contract after three years of negotiations. 
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